What's New? – Page 14
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News & Ideas
Autumnal natural art package announced at Leighton Hall
Leighton Hall in Lancashire is offering schools an Autumn Natural Art package from September to fully explore the grounds when the leaves begin to change colour.
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Case Studies
Case Study: ship ahoy, it’s The Mary Rose
Storrington Primary School from West Sussex chose The Mary Rose museum in Portsmouth as an ideal day trip for the school’s budding historians in Year 5.
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News & Ideas
Story Museum to inspire the next generation of comic creators
An exhibition at The Story Museum in Oxford aims to take pupils on an interactive journey through the comic making process.
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Features
It’s a no-brainer: how to easily raise funds for school trips
School Travel Organiser has partnered with easyfundraising to show schools how to earn free funding through everyday online shopping – money that could be put towards booking a future school trip.
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News & Ideas
Windsor Castle opens learning centre featuring three dedicated classrooms
Windsor Castle in Berkshire has opened its Pug Yard Learning Centre, housing three classrooms which are equipped for hosting a range of onsite workshops.
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Column
Supporting students to blossom and flourish
After the winter hibernation, spring delivers the promise of bright new beginnings and an opportunity to embrace the outdoors, says CLOtC’s Emily Carlill.
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News & Ideas
Department for Education backs proposals for new GCSE in Natural History
A new GCSE in Natural History is set to be introduced, as the Department for Education backs OCR’s proposals for the new qualification which will see students explore and appreciate the natural world around them.
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News & Ideas
Devon’s Ultimate Adventure Centre joins Inspiring Learning
Outdoor education provider Inspiring Learning has announced that the Ultimate Adventure Centre (UAC) in Bideford has joined the group’s list of outdoor education campuses.
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News & Ideas
English Heritage reopens Clifford’s Tower for school trips
Clifford’s Tower in York has opened its doors to schools, following a £5 million project to conserve and transform the interior of the 800-year-old landmark.
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News & Ideas
YHA network fully reopens to schools thanks to Culture Recovery Fund
YHA (England & Wales) has fully reopened its network of youth hostels following the lifting of Covid restrictions and a grant of almost £1 million from the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund.
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News & Ideas
West Midlands teachers can enhance children’s wellbeing thanks to online session
The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOtC) and the Canal & River Trust are inviting schools to register for a free online information session about the Waterways, Wildlife and Wellbeing project, which aims to support schools and connect students with the natural environment.
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News & Ideas
Residential courses on offer as FSC opens Young Darwin scholarship programme
The Field Studies Council (FSC) is inviting secondary school students to apply for its annual scholarship programme, with the chance to undertake a residential course or day series of training with specialist environmental tutors.
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News & Ideas
Schools to be welcomed with animals at new Hobbledown Heath attraction
Hobbledown Heath, a new indoor and outdoor adventure playground in London, will be opening its doors for school trips from June.
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Features
West End superstar Carrie Hope Fletcher says school trips can “spark off a life-long passion”
Carrie Hope Fletcher, who is currently appearing as the title role in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s newest London hit Cinderella, believes that venturing outside the classroom can inspire school children to find their future passions.
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News & Ideas
School children read stories to zoo animals on World Book Day
Drusillas Park, near Alfriston in East Sussex, invited local school children to share their favourite stories with the animals at the zoo in celebration of World Book Day.
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News & Ideas
RSPB Minsmere outdoor learning experiences ‘bursting with exciting nature spectacles’
RSPB Minsmere on the Suffolk coast is inviting schools to discover the natural environment in hands-on sessions, as the nature reserve marks its 75th anniversary.
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News & Ideas
Two million images of space on display at immersive digital gallery
A new digital art gallery is set to open in Coventry as part of the UK City Of Culture celebrations, with schools invited to book special slots to experience 360-degree cinematic views of futurist images.
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Features
5 school trips to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
This year we celebrate the Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years since Her Majesty The Queen came to the throne. Here’s our round up of all things royal for schools so you can enjoy a special day out to mark the occasion.
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News & Ideas
Active Learning Group plans new outdoor learning centre in Snowdonia
Specialist education company Active Learning Group has announced its third centre, The Towers, which will offer a range of mountain-based activities and experiences for young people.
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News & Ideas
Exclusive school visits on offer at Saffron Walden Museum
Saffron Walden Museum in Essex is offering schools exclusive access on Tuesdays when the museum is closed to the public, so pupils can make the most of their learning experience.